On 2/16/18 Rockford Police responded to the 1800 block of Belden St at about 7:05 P.M. in reference to a home invasion. Upon arrival officers learned that two suspects entered a residence and threatened the lone occupant of the house with a handgun. The suspects fled the house in an unknown direction. It did not appear that the suspects took any property and no injuries were reported.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 20-30 years old, 5’8” and 185 lbs. He wore all black clothing, a black knit hat and was armed with a black handgun. The second suspect was described only as a black male wearing all dark clothing.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Rockford Police Department 815-966-2900.

Around 9 pm tonight the Rockford Fire Department were dispatched for a possible water rescue in the Rock River. The caller said there might be a person in the river near the 500 block of N Main. Initial reports were saying the victim may have fell into the river.

Several units from the Rockford Fire Department and other agencies were on scene investigating. Sounds like they knew who the possible victim was, and were trying to locate the victim.

After investigating, they determined the victim was not in the river as it was originally thought.

Around 10 pm tonight emergency personnel were on scene of an auto accident that happened in front of the Burger King near Auburn and Kilburn. It happened on the NE corner of the intersection. We been told there was at least one person injured. Unknown on the severity of the injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

RS fan is reporting a vehicle was being chased. Unknown if by the police or another vehicle. The occupant got out and fled into another vehicle and fled the scene.

Details are minimal due to the encryption. Several Rockford Scanner fans are reporting a scene near Cherry Valley. Several fans have told us there are several officers that have their guns drawn on a person near I-90 and 20 near Cherry Valley. When more details become available, we will update this.

Update: Suspect was taken into handcuffs and they also had a toddler in their hands.

RS fan: “Eight police cars came flying from every direction! I’m glad:)) The SUV was stopped in the far light lane of traffic right before the 39 exit south. It must have happened very fast because everyone suddenly slammed on their brakes to stop. I’m also glad no one was hurt. When we passed the SUV, it was surrounded by police cars, and all its doors were open. They were handcuffing one man and handing a toddler over for another policeman to hold.”

After a cold and mostly clear night tonight, scattered snow showers are expected to spread across the area Saturday afternoon. Though accumulations should be less than a half inch, some of these showers may produce a quick burst of moderate snow. Warmer conditions are then in the forecast for Sunday amidst breezy southerly winds.

HRFD: Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters responded to a 2-vehicle accident in the 5300 block of Rockton Rd. at 9:58 this morning. Both drivers were transported by HRFD Ambulances to the hospital. Photos by Photographer Sheryl Drost

On 02-11-18 at 5:20 pm Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Illinois State Police and Lynn-Scott-Rock EMS/Fire were advised of a two vehicle crash on I-39 N/B at mile marker 107 with an injury.

After an investigation it was determined that Michael Boyk, age 37 of Loves Park had lost control of his Chevrolet Camaro while driving N/B on I-39 causing the vehicle to spin and strike a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jacob C., age 33 of Rockford.

Michael was issued traffic citations and was uninjured. Jacob was transported to Swedish American Hospital by EMS for non life threatening injuries.

In October of 2017 the Rockford Police Department received a report of the sexual assault of a female child under the age of 13-years-old which occurred at a residence in the 4800 block of Clearsky Drive.

Since that time detectives from the Sensitive Crimes Unit have been conducting an investigation into the allegation. The investigation was later reviewed by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a result, charges were authorized and a warrant was obtained for the suspect, 43-year-old Jose Casas.

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, officers located and arrested Casas without incident. He was later lodged in the Winnebago County Jail where he is being held in lieu of bond.

In October of 2017 the Rockford Police Department received a report of the sexual assault of a female child under the age of 13-years-old which occurred at a residence in the 4800 block of Clearsky Drive. Since that time detectives from the Sensitive Crimes Unit have been conducting an investigation into the allegation. The investigation was later reviewed by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a result, charges were authorized and a warrant was obtained for the suspect, 43-year-old Jose Casas.

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, officers located and arrested Casas without incident. He was later lodged in the Winnebago County Jail where he is being held in lieu of bond. A photo of Casas is attached.

Rockford Police say around 6:50 am this morning shots rang out in the area or W Riverside and Rockton. They would not confirm if anyone was injured or if anything was struck by the gunfire. No suspect information was available at the time of writing this.

Details are minimal due to the encryption. Around 11:07 am this morning the Rockofrd police were dispatched for an “In Progress: Shooting, Stabbing, Robbery” that happened in the area of 1513 Greenwood ave in Rockford. No other information is available